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How to improve thermoregulatory dysfunction and Parkinson's?
We (my husband who has PD and I) are learning that every person experiences different symptoms of Parkinson's and we are wondering if others experience Thermoregulatory Dysfunction. My husband has feelings of sunburn on his temples, cheeks and forehead and groin and his arms, legs and hands are ice cold to touch. This is constant - he has no 'regular' body temperature. It's so severe it's hard to enjoy anything. His doctor said to were gloves !!!! Surely there is something more that can be done to help regulate body temperature. Thanks for any experiences others have had that may help.
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It is 78 in the house. I am roasting and my husband is freezing. Go figure.
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1 ReactionIf it’s any help, I also had thermoregulatory dysfunction, but that appears to have cleared up. I don’t know why I don’t know if it’ll come back. In my case, I was freezing all the time and had to wear down coats when it was warm in the house or warm outside. Hopefully for you like me, it’ll be short-lived.
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4 ReactionsThank you @coho222. That is very encouraging news. I'm glad yours has cleared up and will hope my husband will follow in your footsteps soon!
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1 Reaction@spatase - I also have P.D.
and have had thermo-irregulatory for years. My wife is always hot, and I'm wearing long sleeves and covering my legs with blankets. No relief that I know of, and just take all of these P.D. symptoms a "new normal" for my life. The list just keeps on getting longer.
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